Bachelor Buttons 'Double Black' (Centaurea cyanus)

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Bachelor Buttons 'Double Black' (Centaurea cyanus) | $5.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Annual (native to Europe) • USDA Growing Zones: Annual in all zones • Height: 24-36 inches • Spread: 6-12 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring to summer • Colors: Deep maroon-black • Flower Type: Fringed, thistle-like double buttons • Bloom Period: June-August

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Average to lean, well-draining • Spacing: 6-9 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Seeds are a favorite of finches • Native Bees: High value — excellent bee plant • Butterflies: Good nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Draws hoverflies & beneficial wasps

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Direct sow early — tolerates cool weather • Summer: Deadhead to extend bloom; cut for bouquets • Fall: Let some set seed to self-sow • Winter: Not hardy; returns readily from self-sown seed

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

  • Cosmos
  • Larkspur
  • Poppies
  • Wheat & grasses

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Striking near-black flower color • Excellent fresh and dried cut flower • Outstanding bee plant • Self-sows for easy return • Thrives in lean soil with little fuss